Well, I enjoyed it. Popped up for a couple of hours today. I was going to call in to see one of our tame cynical traders, and blag a cup of tea, but I'd left my Mastercard at home. More importantly, I'd also left his phone number, so I couldn't check if he was at home, or out oppressing the masses.
Anyway, good show I thought. Not too busy, plenty of models on display including a *huge* (6"?) traction engine and several 10 1/4" locos. Bugger, but they're big.
Bumped into Tony Jeffree and had a brief chat. He was busy with punters, so I left him to it. He was quite amused to hear his "fan club" had been by, but hadn't had the guts to introduce himself.
Bought a few bits and bobs, including a nice little set of castings, materials and drawings for a little oscillating twin from Blackgates. Not bad at thirty three quid, and should give me a little side project to play with when I fancy a change.
I had a longish chat with a bloke punting a small CNC mill. I'm really starting to think I'm going to get one. His setup came out at three grand-ish. Nice little thing though. More research (and saving!) called for, I feel.